Clothing
Bark Cloth
97-120-331
From: United States of America | Hawaiian Islands | Oahu
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 97-120-331 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Hawaiian |
| Provenience | United States of America | Hawaiian Islands | Oahu |
| Culture Area | Oceania | Polynesia |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Bark Cloth | Pigment |
| Description | Five thicknesses of bark cloth fastened together on one long side. Natural color, top layer patterned with intricate black bands. All layers watermarked. Woman’s skirt (pa’u). Acquired on the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) by Titian R. Peale. “Female attire” on Peale list. Ka Hana Kapa #393. As per ANSP Ledger Remarks "Five thicknesses outer one only, printed" |
| Length | 187 cm |
| Width | 96 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997 |
| Other Number | L-120-331 - Old Museum Number | 4487 - ANSP Number |
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